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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online education technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Svalbard to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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